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Lead Android Engineer We’re looking for a Lead Android Engineer to help build the next generation of Bally Sports Live experiences across mobile and connected devices. In this hands‑on technical leadership role, you’ll shape the apps fans rely on to watch games live, interact with content, and engage with sports in entirely new ways. You’ll architect and deliver high‑performance Android applications designed for live streaming, real‑time interactivity, and gamified fan experiences. Working closely with Product and Design, you’ll bring new features to life across a modern Android stack using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Firebase.
What You'll Do
Own the Android product experience end‑to‑end, from architecture and performance optimization to feature development and UI polish
Lead development of Kotlin‑based Android applications that power live sports streaming, interactive features, and gamified fan engagement
Architect and implement modern Android solutions using Jetpack Compose and the latest Jetpack libraries
Optimize video playback performance, buffering behavior, and UI responsiveness for live streaming experiences
Integrate observability and analytics tools such as Datadog and Firebase Crashlytics to maintain production‑grade reliability
Partner closely with agile product teams to define priorities, make smart tradeoffs, and deliver features fans love
Collaborate with iOS, connected TV, and backend teams to ensure consistent experiences across every platform where fans watch
Drive efficient CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, improving build, test, and release workflows
Lead and mentor Android developers, including third‑party partners, raising the bar for code quality, architecture, and engineering best practices
Stay current with Android platform updates, UI/UX standards, and emerging technologies to keep our apps modern and competitive
What We're Looking For
6+ years of Android development experience, including 3+ years using Kotlin
Track record of shipping high‑scale consumer digital products, preferably media, sports, or entertainment apps
Deep understanding of Jetpack Compose, ViewModel, Navigation, Room, and other Jetpack libraries
Experience integrating and managing Firebase services across multiple app modules
Excellent understanding of agile methodologies and backlog management, translating product requirements into clear, actionable engineering tasks
Passionate about sports, streaming technology, gaming, and/or digital advertising industries
Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating cross‑functionally with Product and Design and with engineers internally and externally
Proven expertise in debugging, profiling, and performance analysis (memory leaks, rendering time, etc.)
Experience leveraging AI‑powered tools and automation solutions to improve development efficiency, simplify debugging, and optimize workflows
Nice to Have
Experience with Amazon Fire TV and Android TV development
Familiarity with video streaming pipelines (HLS, ad insertion, DRM, adaptive bitrate streaming, etc.)
Prior experience working in a startup or entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
Competitive pay with annual salary reviews & performance bonuses
Top‑tier health benefits from day one
RRSP contributions for long‑term wins
Monthly socials & team‑building events
Wellness wallet & home office allowance
Work‑from‑anywhere month (yes, really!)
Downtown office with snacks, games & unbeatable energy
Equal Opportunities At Bally’s Interactive, we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and working conditions. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion or disability.
Salary range: $130,000 – $165,000 CAD
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